National News

Apr 17, 2019

10:24PM

Star campaigners hold rallies, roadshows for 3rd phase

Campaigning has picked up for the third phase of Parliamentary polls which will take place on April 23.

Addressing public meetings in Gujarat and Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the current elections will decide the future of our next generation.

Referring to the rain and hailstorm in the last three days, Mr. Modi said, his government stands firmly with the affected farmers. He said, if NDA again comes to power, a separate Jalshakti Mantralaya will be constituted to resolve the water problem.

Speaking at an election rally at Raigarh in Chhattisgarh, the Prime Minister said that after the results of recently held state assembly elections, his government's resolve to work for the marginalised has strengthened.

He said, the Government keeps coming and going, but the resolve to raise the standard of living of people remains unchanged. The Prime Minister also addressed a rally at Bhawanipatna in Odisha.

Speaking at an election rally at Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said, the country has earned respect across the world during the last five years of the Modi government. He said, BJP wants the country to become a superpower and 'Vishwa' guru.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi, after attending campaign rallies at Kannur, addressed a public meeting in Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad, the second constituency from where he is contesting Lok Sabha polls, besides Amethi.

He said, financial crisis, scandals and price fall of agricultural crops will influence this election. He said, his party has an exemplary record in fighting against the forces that attack the nation.

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and NC leader Omer Abdullah addressed party workers at Shangus in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. He said, once in power, his party will fulfil the development requirements of the State, especially far-flung areas on priority.